Solar grows, it improves energy efficiency
The performance of Emilia-Romagna in the renewable sector is among the most significant in Italy. THE 519 MW of new photovoltaic systems position the region Ben above the national average. However, the total share of energy consumed covered by renewable sources stops at11%still far from 19% of the national average.
On the efficiency front, the Electrification rate of buildings has risen to 29%up 6% compared to 2022, and the share of class A buildings reached 10%in line with the Italian data. The average energy consumption of homes are slightly decreasing, driven by the greater diffusion of electrical and more efficient solutions.
Water network: among the lowest losses in Italy
Among the best news comes the Management of the water network. The losses stop at 31%against a national average of 42%. This figure places Emilia-Romagna among the most virtuous regions in the sector, highlighting an effective governance of water resources.
Criticality: flood risk and soil consumption
To weigh on the environmental balance of the region is the climatic vulnerability. THE’Emilia-Romagna records the highest national population rate residing in areas at risk of floodwith the 61%. Also the soil consumptionequal to 9%, exceeds the Italian average, as well as the number of extreme climatic events.
These data report a strong exposure to the impacts of climate change, amplified by Conformation of the territory and from one urban development which requires a resilient rethinking.
Productive sectors: lights and shadows between industry and agriculture
In the industrial field, Emilia-Romagna shows a Improvement of emissions Compared to the added value, with performances higher than the national average. However, Only 30% of industrial consumption is covered by electricityagainst 45% of the Italian average, reporting large margins for the electrification of the sector.
In the agricultural sector, the per capita emissionstheuse of fertilizers and the number of cattle raised they remain above the national average. They are approximately 131 clothes per 1000 inhabitantswhile biological cultivations cover beyond 18% of the agricultural areaa data in line with the Italian average.
Mobility: TPL growth and stall on electric cars
The Region also records good results on the transport front. Passengers of the local public transportin partial contrast to the rest of the country, and the motorization rate grows only slightly. However, the Electric car share remains stable at 3.6%a sign that sustainable mobility has still been on the way.
The role of Ciro: strategic data for decarbonisation
There Ciro platform It is the first national database dedicated to monitoring regional climatic performance. With 26 indicators divided into 8 thematic areasallows to compare local results with the national and European decarbonisation objectives, concretely supporting regional administrations in the planning of environmental policies.
“The ability of the regions of monitor and improve their climatic performance Today it represents a crucial element to accelerate the ecological transition of our country, “he said Andrea Balvabellacoordinator of Italy for climate. “Through the punctual monitoring of the performance and the identification of Best Practice, Ciro enhances the Italian territorial excellence, creating a virtuous network of sustainability”.
The Ciro report confirms that Emilia-Romagna is among the most dynamic Italian regions in the ecological transitionthanks to important progress in renewables and resource management. But structural critical issues remain – like hydrogeological risk and high agricultural pressure – which require targeted adaptation strategies and a strong coordination between local authorities and central government.
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